Tooth Extractions – North Naples, FL

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

Dr. Hoop’s goal is to help patients keep their natural teeth, but some teeth outlive their usefulness or threaten the health of other teeth in your mouth. To determine if that’s the case for you, he will first thoroughly examine your mouth using state-of-the-art technology, such as digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and 3-D cone beam CT scans. Then, he will review his findings, share his recommendations, and answer any questions you have before creating your custom treatment plan.

One major benefit of coming to Dr. Hoop is having access to a full spectrum of services, especially when it comes to oral surgery and tooth replacement options. If you need extensive dental work, you can resolve those problems here without having to find a specialist and travel all over town. In fact, Dr. Hoop has been placing dental implants, the strongest tooth replacement option, for about 25 years and holds a certificate in periodontics, a specialty dealing with the gums. As a result, we can rebuild your bone, gums, and teeth all under one roof!

The Process of Removing a Tooth

Our team ensures every patient is comfortable before we begin procedures, whether this involves answering questions or even using sedation dentistry (we offer both laughing gas and oral conscious sedation). On the day of your appointment, we will numb your mouth thoroughly to ensure you don’t feel any pain during your time in the treatment chair. Then, we will intervene with either:

• A simple extraction – When the tooth in question has already broken through the gumline, we can grip it, rock it loose, and remove it before tending to the extraction site.
• A surgical extraction – When the tooth is trapped underneath the gumline, we need to create an incision in the gums to access it. Then, we can remove it section by section.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

Following the procedure, it’s important that you:

• Keep your head elevated, even while you sleep at night
• Take prescribed or OTC pain medication, following the directions on the label
• Brush carefully around the extraction site
• Use a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
• Eat only extremely soft foods, like cottage cheese
• Drink lots of water (just don’t use a straw)

Not only will this help prevent a painful condition called a dry socket, but it will also keep you comfortable throughout the healing process.